Le record
Example: Elle a battu le record de vitesse lors de la course.
Definition
"Le record" refers to the highest or best achievement in a particular activity, often measurable, such as sports or competitions. For example, in the sentence, "Elle a battu le record de vitesse lors de la course," it means the fastest time ever recorded in the race was surpassed.
Etymology
The term "le record" comes from the English word 'record,' which originally derives from the Latin 'recordari,' meaning 'to remember.' It entered French usage to describe notable achievements or documented performances. Did you know that "le record" in French retains the sense of an official or recognized best performance?
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"Le record" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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